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In today’s business world, leaders are finding that rebuilding trust…once broken can be a daunting task…one tiny thing happens or a wrong word spoken and trust goes flying out the window. While there are numerous trust building and team building activities available today, I believe it is important to assess your current level of trust with your team before pursuing things such as outdoor trust building activities, retreats or even a conversation addressing any questions about trust.

When it comes to building trust, there are some very important things that employees are looking for in a leader, and they include (but are not limited to):

A sense of safety.

A sense that you are honest and truthful.

A belief that you will make sacrifices, even put yourself and your job at risk for them.

A sense that the team has a shared interest with each other AND with you…that you are all on the same page, moving in the same direction because you do share a common bond/interest.

The ability to have open, honest and candid communication with you without feeling a fear of punitive action.

A faith that you are leading them to a positive outcome (things may be shaky, but they know you are not going to leave them high and dry or throw them under the bus).

A sense of confidence in your ability as a leader

A feeling of authority…knowing that you are “in charge” but that you are not a dictator or a bully.

A belief that know what you are doing…that you are competent at the job you are doing.

A belief that you will honor your promises…and that if the promises don’t pan out, you will apologize and admit your shortcomings.

So, if you are a leader, and you are wondering how trustworthy you are, take this quick assessment. When you complete the assessment, add up the number of “yes” answers you check and you will be directed to a page to give you an honest breakdown on how your team may feel about you at this time. The only way to begin to rebuild trust is to become aware of your trust level at this time with your team and begin working on those things which may seem tiny to you but HUGE to your team members. It may also be helpful to have a team member you trust take the assessment on your behalf to give you an honest read on how the team may feel.

Trust Assessment

Please honestly answer "yes" or "no" to the following statements to determine if you are inspiring trust in your team. Before you hit the submit button, calculate the number of "yes" answers you chose. The assessment results with an explanation of your score will appear once you hit the submit button.

1. I fully explain things in uncertain times.

Yes

No

2. publicly and privately recognize my employees' achievements.

Yes

No

3. I go to bat for my team.

Yes

No

4. I use coaching more often than disicipline and "write ups" to help employees improve their performance.

Yes

No

5. I underpromise and over-deliver to my team.

Yes

No

6. My mood is consistent and easy to read...my team does not have to guess what "mood I will be in today".

Yes

No

7. I emphasize what my team has in common.

Yes

No

8. If I make a mistake or fall short of a promise made, I am quick to apologize and explain the details of my shortcomings without making excuses.

Yes

No

9. I find and then give my employees opportunities to win and "shine" on the team.

Yes

No

10. I provide comfort and support during turbulent times.

Yes

No

11. I delegate important tasks to my employees without micro-managing them throught the process.

Yes

No

12. I occasionally make personal sacrifices for my team.

Yes

No

13. My employees know that they are safe with me.

Yes

No

14. My employees know they can speak openly and candidly without fear of punitive action.

Yes

No

15. My employees know that I genuinely care for them and they can come to me if they are in trouble.